Clinical Psychologist – Trauma, Victim Protection & Legal Testimony
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1. Clinical Assessment, Testing & Diagnosis:
- Administer psychometric and psychological tests to diagnose psychological disorders, complex trauma, severe depression, anxiety, dissociation, and psychosis among survivors.
- Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans tailored to migration histories, linguistic backgrounds, and cultural contexts.
- Support survivors directly in defining their recovery plans and personal goals, monitoring their progress through regular, structured therapy sessions.
2. Expert Witness & Legal Testimony:
Pre-Court Preparation: Conduct psychological court-readiness assessments and trauma-informed pre-trial preparation for survivor-witnesses. Explain courtroom procedures, manage anxiety/re-traumatization triggers, and build coping mechanisms prior to law enforcement interviews (DCI) or judicial hearings.
Post-Court Debriefing & Stabilization: Provide immediate post-testimony psychological debriefing, crisis intervention, and emotional stabilization following court sessions or legal depositions to mitigate secondary trauma and distress.
Prepare independent, court-admissible psychological evaluation reports and medico-legal assessments for victim-survivors involved in legal proceedings.
- Appear in Kenyan judicial courts as an expert witness to testify on trauma, capacity, post-traumatic stress, and the psychological impact of human trafficking under the Evidence Act (Cap. 80).
3. Crisis Intervention & Referral Coordination:
- Provide immediate crisis intervention in situations requiring urgent psychological treatment, including 24/7 on-call emergency response for suicidal ideation or acute psychiatric crises.
- Support in mapping out recognized external mental health facilities and specialized psychiatric centers for complex referral needs.
- Follow up systematically with referral points and partner facilities to ensure seamless, multi-disciplinary care.
4. Case Management System (CMS) Documentation & Confidentiality :
- Document all therapy sessions, assessments, and progress notes in line with policies and procedures regarding mental health records, utilizing the organization's Case Management System (CMS).
- Enforce strict confidentiality standards and zero-tolerance compliance with Kenya’s Data Protection Act (2019) regarding survivor medical data.
5. Case Management & Shelter Leadership:
- Actively participate in multi-disciplinary case management meetings with social workers, protection officers, and legal teams.
- Step in as Acting Shelter Manager during the Shelter Manager's absence, overseeing facility operations, emergency triage, staff shifts, and security protocols.
- Co-report to the Program Lead on clinical program strategy, cross-shelter standardization, critical incidents, and program targets.
6. Capacity Building, Research & Tool Development:
- Conduct psychological trainings for shelter staff, social workers, interpreters, and survivors to foster trauma-informed care and self-care strategies.
- Develop standardized psychological tools, screening instruments, and training manuals tailored for human trafficking survivors and cross-border protection context.
- Keep track of emerging issues concerning mental health and trauma, building on evidence-based interventions to continuously upgrade shelter clinical services.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by management.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from an accredited university (Mandatory requirement).
- Professional Licensing: Active registration and valid practicing license from the Counsellors and Psychologists Board (CPB), with membership of the Kenya Counselling and Psychological Association (KCPA) or an equivalent professional body.
- Legal & Forensic Training: Demonstrated experience or training in psychological testing, medico-legal report writing, and giving expert witness testimony in court, added advantage
- Vetting & Clearances: Valid Certificate of Good Conduct (Police Clearance) from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and clean child protection/safeguarding background check.
- Experience: Minimum 4–5 years of post-qualification clinical experience, with at least 2 years directly treating refugees, Survivors of human trafficking, GBV survivors, or survivors of torture.
- System & Technical Skills: Proven proficiency in psychometric tool administration and digital case management systems (experience with a protection or GBV case management system preferred).
- Languages: Professional fluency in English and Swahili. Working knowledge of Horn of Africa languages (Amharic, Oromo, Tigrinya, or Somali) is an added advantage.
- References: Submission of three (3) professional clinical or management references attesting to clinical competence, tool development experience, court testimony capability, and ethical standards.
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